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Looking to
spend less at the gas station? Believe in being easier on the environment?
Maybe a mixture of both? If so, you'll love a model from the Toyota Prius
Family and here at One Toyota of Oakland we have plenty to choose from!

The Toyota
Prius is the original hybrid for the masses. And while some vehicles that have
been on the road for a long time start to rest on their laurels and newer
models take their place, that isn't the case with the Toyota Prius, as it still
has some of the best hybrid fuel ratings around!

Today,
we're going to look at the model lineup which includes the Toyota Prius, the
Toyota Prius c, and the Toyota Prius Prime. For each one, we'll dive into
the fuel ratings and amenities you'll love having onboard. Afterward, we
encourage you to stop into our Oakland dealership to check out our selection
and go on a test drive. We're conveniently located to serve shoppers from busy
San Francisco and look forward to meeting you!

The Toyota
Prius

If you like
classic anything then you'll love the original: the Toyota Prius. It still
sports a futuristic vibe, but a redesign a few years back helped it achieve a
more refined look that's ready to arrive at a swanky San Francisco event.

The Prius
is available in several trims - ONE, TWO/TWO Eco, THREE, THREE Touring, FOUR,
and FOUR Touring - and all have a 1.8L Hybrid Synergy Drive engine. If you're
in the city you can get up to an EPA-estimated 54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg when
you're on the highway! If you get the TWO Eco trim, you get a lighter
lithium-ion hybrid battery and that helps take the fuel ratings up to 58
city/53 highway. If you're someone who drives a lot, the difference can be
really add up.

Highlights
you can find amongst the trims include a touchscreen, Bi-LED or LED lights,
Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) advanced safety technologies, a wireless charging
pad for your smartphone, and heated SofTex seats.

The Toyota
Prius c

It's never
too early to get acquainted with the Prius lineup, so if you're a parent
looking to buy a hybrid for a child going off to college, a young professional,
or someone who likes nimble vehicles, you'll love the Toyota Prius c - and yes,
the 'c' stands for compact. For size comparison, the standard Prius comes in at
178-inches long, and the Prius c is notably shorter at 162-inches; you won't
have any trouble parallel parking this model!

The Prius c
has a 1.5L ECVT Hybrid engine with EV/ECO Modes. If you're in the city you can
get up to an EPA-estimated 48 city mpg or 43 mpg on the highway. Not as much as
the Prius, but still very impressive, especially when you consider the attractive
costs for owning or leasing. Standard highlights for the Prius c include a
6.1-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, LED lights, and rearview camera. There are
four trims to choose from (ONE, TWO, THREE, and FOUR) and all come with the
Toyota Safety Sense C (TSS-C) package. It's a modified version of TSS-P and it
includes a pre-collision system, lane departure alert, and automatic high
beams.

The Toyota
Prius Prime

The Prius
Prime has the same 1.8L Hybrid Synergy Engine as the Prius and an EPA-estimated
55 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway. The model takes things up a notch
by adding on a plug-in component. So not only do you get hybrid, fuel-saving
technology, but you also get a bit of all-electric power and an EV range of 25
miles. With a standard plug you can fuel up to 5.5 hours and if you're at a
public 240v charging center it takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Compared to
all-electric models the range isn't huge, but it's useful if you have a
short-distance commute or are just going a few blocks to see a friend or grab
groceries. And, since it's still a hybrid, you won't get stranded since the
hybrid system will kick in once the electric battery is depleted. This makes
the Prius Prime a more realistic vehicle for most people to own, especially if
you are traveling to a part of the country that doesn't have a bounty of
charging stations like here in California.

Additionally,
you get a whopping 133 estimated MPGe and a huge estimated driving range of 640
miles. To put it into perspective, California is 840 miles long, so you can go
a significant distance on one EV charge and fuel fill-up.

Highlights
for the Prius Prime include a carbon-fiber reinforced rear hatch, premium JBL
speakers, TSS-P, and a heads-up display. You can choose from either the Plus,
Premium, or Advanced trims.

No
matter which Prius model you choose, you're sure to drive away with excellent
EPA ratings that help you save at the pump. To see which one is the right fit
for your lifestyle, stop in and visit our dealership this week! We have several
Prius and Prius Prime and a handful of smaller Prius c options to check out!